In addition to an AGM, we'll have updates from our subgroups and time to get to know each other There's going to be lots of time to talk about what YDRF does at the moment, and for you to share ideas about what YDRF does in the future.

Our current subgroups look at hate crime, accessibility, neurodivergence and being disabled and LGBTQ+. As well as finding out what we've been up to, you'll have chance to ask questions and get involved.

We will have parallel online and in person discussions and hope this will mean as many people can join in as possible.

Programme

• AGM, Agenda below
• Presentation and open discussion on some interesting Disability Hate research from postgraduate students from University of York on behalf of YDRF, City of York Council and North Yorkshire Police
• Time to socialise, get to know each other and think about what we want to do going forward

Access

BSL interpreters are confirmed. The venue is wheelchair accessible, has Changing Places facilities, ramps at all entrances and hearing loops are available. There is a cafe on site which has a range of accessible menus. The room we are using is on the ground floor. There are Blue Badge parking spaces in the car park to the rear of the building, with plenty of other spaces as well. The No 1 bus stops outside the venue.

Please let us know if you have any additional access needs.

So we know how many people are attending, if possible, please book by end of Friday 5th July, but also feel free to turn up on the day (note, if you want to attend online, you'll need to book in advance in order to recieve the Zoom link)

AGM Agenda

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Chair's Annual Report and verbal reports from our subgroups
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Election of Steering Group members – there are five places available
5. Nomination and Election of Officers
6. Appointment of Auditors (if required)
7. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
8. Any Other Business
9. Date and Venue of next AGM

Join the Steering Group

The event will also include an AGM. Joining the Steering Group is a fantastic way to get more involved with the forum.

As a Steering Group member you will gain valuable experience of working with disabled people with a range of impairments and experiences, resolving conflicts and campaigning together. There's opportunities to learn more about web editing, social media, events management and much more.

Steering Group Members:

• Attend monthly online Steering Group meetings. These are currently held alternately at 1:30 and 5:00 pm, two hours with a break on zoom.
• Represent YDRF at other meetings, with as much support as you want to help you feel comfortable doing this.
• Join one or more of the subgroups. The nature of subgroups changes in response to local issues but currently includes: Access, Neurodivergence, Hate Crime, Communication, Events.
• In addition to joining the Steering Group, the AGM also gives the opportunity for members for be nominated for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.